Highlands County Library System

Introduction

The Highlands County Library System was created by affirmative referendum in 1987 to be governed by the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners. The system was formed by joining through contractual agreements, the municipal libraries of Avon Park and Sebring, and the Friends of the Library supported library of Lake Placid.

The Board of County Commissioners created a Library Advisory Board that coordinates major library operation and policy concerns with the Director. The Advisory Board makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for the development of the library. The System Director reports to the Highlands County Administrator. The Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring Public Libraries each have a professional librarian acting as library manager. These librarians report to the System Director.

Libraries for the Future

Residents of Highlands County will consider libraries as the primary source for all their information needs. Library facilities will be modern, spacious and inviting with full capability to accommodate a variety of activies and services. Library staff will be well trained and capable of assistng library users in negotiating their way through the information network.

Branches

Avon Park Public Library

100 North Museum Avenue
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-452-3803

Lake Placid Memorial Library

205 West Interlake Boulevard
Lake Placid, FL 33852
863-699-3705

Sebring Public Library

319 West Center Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
863-402-6716